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The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
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In the Virgin Islands, motorcycle officer Colon of St. Thomas was suspended after ticketing Vicorp sugar truck drivers for operating without required badges under local code. The drivers immediately struck, and someone contacted the governor, who ordered the suspension and reassignment.
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Motorcycle cop Colon of St. Thomas was suspended and ordered returned to his permanent assignment in St. Thomas. Officer Colon found out that sugar truck drivers for Vicorp were operating without an operator's badge required under Title 20, Section 401 of the Virgin Islands Code, and accordingly handed out tickets. The truck drivers at once went on 'Strike'. Someone made contact with the Governor who at once took the above mentioned action against officer Colon.
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Officer Colon issues tickets to Vicorp sugar truck drivers for lacking operator's badges; drivers strike; governor suspends and reassigns Colon.